Sarah Palin's visit to Southwest Florida

Sarah Palin almost looked out of breath as swarms of hands from supporters sought an autograph from the Vice Presidential candidate Monday at Germain Arena where she came to speak. Michel Fortier/Staff

It was standing room only for Sarah Palin fans who swarmed Germain Arena Monday to hear the Vice Presidential candidate speak. Some supporters had to be turned away at the door and over 8,000 filled the arena. Michel Fortier/Staff

Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin speaks at Germain Arena during a rally for her vice-presidential campaign on Monday, Oct. 6, 2008, in Estero. David Albers/ Staff

Sarah Palin walks up to the podium at Germain Arena as over 8,000 supporters scream in anticipation of her speech on Monday. Michel Fortier/Staff

In this photo released by the Florida Keys News Bureau, Ellen Caron, left, is fitted with a Sarah Palin mask by Patty Sickel, right, a salesperson at the Fast Buck Freddie's boutique Saturday, Oct. 18, 2008, in Key West, Fla. Key West's annual 10-day Fantasy Fest masking and costuming began Friday evening. This year's theme is "Pirates, Pundits and Political Party Animals," ascribing to the upcoming presidential election. The Palin mask has been the most popular purchase at the boutique. (AP Photo/Florida Keys News Bureau, Rob O'Neal) **NO SALES**

Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin speaks at Germain Arena during a rally for her vice-presidential campaign on Monday, Oct. 6, 2008, in Estero. David Albers/ Staff

Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin speaks at Germain Arena during a rally for her vice-presidential campaign on Monday, Oct. 6, 2008, in Estero. David Albers/ Staff

Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin arrives at Germain Arena for a rally for her vice-presidential campaign on Monday, Oct. 6, 2008, in Estero. David Albers/ Staff

In the company of U.S. Senator Mel Martinez (R-Fla.), Florida Gov. Charlie Crist and his fiancee Carole Rome, Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin arrives at Germain Arena for a Republican rally on Monday, Oct. 6, 2008, in Estero. David Albers/ Staff

Sarah Palin spoke to a standing room only crowd at Germain Arena on Monday. Michel Fortier/Staff

Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin arrives at Germain Arena for a rally for her vice-presidential campaign on Monday, Oct. 6, 2008, in Estero. David Albers/ Staff

Sarah Palin waves to over 8,000 supporters at Germain Arena Monday as she took the stage to rally Republican supporters for the McCain campaign ticket. Michel Fortier/Staff

Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin arrives at Germain Arena for a rally for her vice-presidential campaign on Monday, Oct. 6, 2008, in Estero. David Albers/ Staff

In the company of U.S. Senator Mel Martinez (R-Fla.), Florida Gov. Charlie Crist and Crist's fiancee, Carole Rome, Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin arrives at Germain Arena for a Republican rally on Monday, Oct. 6, 2008, in Estero. David Albers/ Staff

Sarah Palin waves to over 8,000 supporters at Germain Arena Monday as she took the stage to rally Republican supporters for the McCain campaign ticket. Michel Fortier/Staff

In the company of U.S. Senator Mel Martinez (R-Fla.), Florida Gov. Charlie Crist and Crist's fiancee, Carole Rome, Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin arrives at Germain Arena for a Republican rally on Monday, Oct. 6, 2008, in Estero. David Albers/ Staff

In the company of U.S. Senator Mel Martinez (R-Fla.), Florida Gov. Charlie Crist and Crist's fiancee, Carole Rome, Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin arrives at Germain Arena for a Republican rally on Monday, Oct. 6, 2008, in Estero. David Albers/ Staff

U.S. Senator Mel Martinez (R-Fla.) and Florida Gov. Charlie Crist take the stage at a rally for Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin's vice-presidential candidacy at Germain Arena on Monday, Oct. 6, 2008, in Estero. David Albers/ Staff

Campaign buttons in support of Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin are peddled to supporters waiting outside Germain Arena at a rally for the vice presidential candidate on Monday, Oct. 6, 2008, in Estero. David Albers/ Staff

Sarah Palin arrived in Southwest Florida Monday morning aboard a private jet at Southwest Florida International Airport before heading down to two different fund-raising events in Naples. Michel Fortier/Staff

Sarah Palin arrived in Southwest Florida Monday morning aboard a private jet at Southwest Florida International Airport before heading down to two different fund-raising events in Naples. Michel Fortier/Staff

Sarah Palin arrived in Southwest Florida Monday morning aboard a private jet at Southwest Florida International Airport before heading down to two different fund-raising events in Naples. Michel Fortier/Staff